Be More Awards honor local volunteers

The Be More Awards is an annual event run by the Bloomington Volunteer Network to honor community volunteers whose work often goes unrecognized by others.

Eighty-six groups and individuals have been nominated this year. All nominees have the chance to win in one of nine categories and earn a $500 prize for their volunteer organization.

2011 Be More Awards
7 p.m. Tuesday
Buskirk-Chumley Theater

The Indiana University group nominees are as follows.

Eigenmann residents and staff

Nominated for their work with the South Central Community Action Program. For the past two years they have provided volunteers, resources and donations to SCAAP.
 
R250: Intro to Equine Assisted Therapy students

Nominated for their work with People and Animal Learning Services. The class makes up 75 percent of the PALS volunteer force. PALS is an organization providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons.

Pi Kappa Phi

Nominated for its work with Stone Belt. Stone Belt serves those with developmental disabilities in south-central Indiana. 

Students Taking Active Roles Today

START is a student association within the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs that supports volunteering in the city of Bloomington.

Best Buddies Indiana University

Best Buddies also works with Stone Belt. Each IU student pairs up with a buddy from Stone Belt to hang out with on campus and attend group activities with.